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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Faxi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

1 definitions

1 faxi

a, m., freq. name of a horse, cp. Sturl. iii. 155; Skin-faxi, Hrím-faxi, Edda; Frey-faxi, Hrafn.; Gló-faxi, etc.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

faxi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "faxi" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
etc.
et cetera.
Fr
French in etymologies.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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